On Wednesday, policemen in Osun state paraded two people suspected
ritualists who specialize in duping and defrauding unsuspecting members
of the public under the pretence of being herbalists.
The state commissioner of police, Mr Fimihan Adeoye at the Force
headquarters, Osogbo identified the suspects as Yusuf Taofeek, aged 21
and Jimoh Sherif, 20.
Fimihan said the suspects were arrested on 6th October, 2017 upon
tip-off by some vigilant residents of Jamodo junction, Ifon-Osun, where
their shrine was uncovered by the police.
He said it was revealed to Police Operatives that some cultists
/ritualists with code name “ZONE II” (Two) at Jamodo junction,
Ifon-Osun, headed by one Sehidu Aliu, also known as ‘Alaga’ who is
presently at large, usually assemble at their den.
He said they brandish guns and cutlasses before their victims. It
was disclosed that most of the victims were those who patronised them
for money rituals.
According to the CP, “the syndicates specialise in duping and
defrauding unsuspecting members of the public under the pretence of
being herbalist and to make money rituals for them.
“Investigation led to the discovery of their den/shrine at
Isangbe village in Ifon-Osun, where outrageous statues made of cement,
carved wood, foams, assorted charms, cloths, empty schnapps bottles used
for sacrifice to the purported Sango (god of thunder).
“One of the moveable statues was removed to be tendered as
exhibit. Also arrested is Yusuf Taofeek ‘m’ age 21 years met hiding in
the ceiling of the house of Sehidu Aliu aka Alaga the zone II gang
leader with a cutlass.
“Other items recovered from the suspects are one unregistered
Toyota camry saloon car and two Bajaj boxer motorcycles. Fifteen other
members of the syndicate are at large. Investigation is ongoing.
“We appreciate members of the public for their cooperation and
we appeal that they continue to give us useful information that could
help in making Osun a crime free state.”
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